Volvo V50 Owner's Manual page 108

Ignition keys and electronic
immobiliser
The ignition key must not hang with other
keys or metal objects on the same key ring.
The electronic immobiliser could be activated
accidentally.
Ignition switch and steering
lock
0 – Locked position
The steering lock is
activated when the key is
removed from the lock.
I – Radio position
Certain electrical compo-
nents can be switched on.
The engine's electrical
system is not activated.
II – Driving position
The key position when
driving. The car's electrical
system is energised.
III – Start position
The starter motor is
engaged. Release the key,
which springs back
automatically to the driving
position, once the engine
has started.
A ticking sound may be heard if the key is
between positions. Turn the key to position II
and back to eliminate the sound.
Starting and driving
When the steering lock is
activated
If the front wheels are positioned so that
there is tension in the steering lock, a warning
message may be shown in the information
display and the car prohibited from starting.
– Remove the key and turn the steering
wheel to release the tension.
– Hold the steering wheel in this position.
Reinsert the key and make a new attempt
to start the car.
WARNING!
Never remove the ignition key from the
ignition switch while driving or when the
car is being towed. The steering lock
could otherwise be activated, making it
impossible to steer the car.
WARNING!
Always remove the ignition key from the
ignition when leaving the car, especially if
there are children in the car.
Make sure the steering lock is activated when
the car is left to reduce the risk of theft.
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